- Stress and anxiety
- OCD and panic
- Parenting support
About Brandon
Brandon Pung is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 15 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. Brandon approaches work in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
In sessions he treats social anxiety and phobia alongside other anxiety presentations and mood concerns. He listens for what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning and works with people to set small, doable goals. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, obsessions and compulsions, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Brandon frames clients as experts in their own lives and emphasizes strengths that can be put to work. He often breaks problems into specific behaviors and thoughts to make change feel more manageable. Conversations are geared toward building skills for handling distressing moments and improving communication patterns.
People who come to him for parenting issues or anger management focus on workable strategies for interactions at home. For trauma-related concerns he aims to help people reduce symptom impact and regain routine control over daily activities. He encourages pacing and practical practice between meetings.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Michigan licensure standards for an LMSW. Prospective clients are asked to use the site process to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Brandon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify and test thoughts that increase anxiety or maintain compulsive rituals, and then practice different responses to reduce symptom interference. Exposure-based strategies involve gradual, supported practice with feared situations or sensations to lessen avoidance and build confidence in managing social anxiety and panic.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brandon collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and comfort level. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback so the approach fits practical needs as well as clinical goals.
Confirm session formats before booking through the site. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions without video when that helps someone engage more comfortably. Ask about current online options during the matching process so session logistics match your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and related problems such as OCD, panic, and social anxiety and phobia.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on skills and small goals. Sessions emphasize behavior and thought changes that can be practiced between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site process.